As the state’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate kicks in Sept. 30, several large hospital systems say 90 percent or more of their employees are vaccinated. But they don’t have to provide data to the state unless asked.

After the disruption of 2020, the push for more collaborative affiliations has become even more urgent. At the core of this evolving model is technology.

As classes resume, a new state law governing independent study is worsening staff shortages, threatening school budgets and forcing quarantined students to relive last year’s school shutdowns.

A CalMatters analysis shows more Californians are hospitalized with COVID-19 in six rural counties than any other time since the pandemic began. The main reason? Low vaccination rates.

Janelle Meyers Ullrich is the vice president of marketing at Adventist Health, a faith-based nonprofit health care provider with a corporate office in Roseville.

Dr. Lenora Lee, an infectious disease specialist at Kaiser Permanente Sacramento and Roseville for the past seven years, has made the most of working through the coronavirus pandemic.

The region’s health care facilities are beginning what may be a lengthy convalescence when it comes to jobs.

The Sacramento Kings’ former arena site in Natomas is slated for new life.

The compound, which is available in the form of tinctures and chewable treats, is being used to treat a variety of issues, including anxiety, pain and seizures.